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Xi'an-Lanzhou Trains

Xi'an-Lanzhou Trains

Written by FabioUpdated May. 31, 2023

Both Xi’an and Lanzhou are on the well-known Silk Road. Xi’an, as the beginning point of the Silk Road, is in quite an important position. Many Silk Road tour itineraries and Orient Express journeys start from Xi’an.

In recent years, bullet trains have also become available between these two cities. 79 pairs of trains run between these two cities every day, including 42 pairs of high-speed trains and 37 pairs of normal-speed trains.

Xi’an-Lanzhou High-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Distance: 568 kilometers (353 miles)
  • Terminals: Xi’an North Railway Station, Lanzhou West Railway Station
  • Duration: 2½-3½ hours

Xi’an to Lanzhou High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 31st, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
D2721 07:00 10:08 3h 8m
D2679 10:04 13:22 3h 18m
G2023 11:59 15:14 3h 15m
G3165 18:01 21:07 3h 6m
G1979 18:49 21:54 3h 5m
G843 21:19 23:59 2h 40m

The timetable above is for your reference only. Check out the Xi’an to Lanzhou up-to-date schedules.

Lanzhou to Xi’an High-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 31st, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
D2680 06:33 09:39 3h 6m
G1980 08:13 11:17 3h 4m
G430 08:55 11:59 3h 4m
D2682 12:32 15:46 3h 14m
G2024 15:38 18:53 3h 15m
D2728 17:42 21:07 3h 25m

Xi’an to Lanzhou High-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Business Class First Class Second Class
US$74 (CNY525.5) US$33 (CNY231.5) US$25 (CNY174.5)

Xi’an-Lanzhou Normal-Speed Trains

Quick Facts

  • Terminals: Lanzhou Railway Station, Xi’an Railway Station
  • Duration: 7-8½ hours

Xi’an to Lanzhou Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 31st, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
Z377 03:33 10:26 6h 53m
Z293 05:10 12:53 7h 43m
K2187 09:30 17:47 8h 17m
Z105 11:02 18:35 7h 33m
K177 22:44 06:22 7h 38m

The timetable above is for your reference only. Check out the Xi’an to Lanzhou up-to-date schedules.

Lanzhou to Xi’an Normal-Speed Train Schedules

(Updated on May 31st, 2023)

Train Number Departure Arrival Duration
Z274 01:21 10:01 8h 37m
K420 08:35 18:06 9h 31m
T118 11:14 20:13 8h 59m
T114 13:56 23:35 9h 39m
K390 21:15 07:29 10h 14m

Xi’an-Lanzhou Normal-Speed Train Ticket Fares

Soft Sleeper Hard Sleeper Hard Seat
US$36 (CNY251) US$23 (CNY163) US$13 (CNY93)

Train Travel Tips

1. Over 35 pairs of trains run between these two cities every day so there are plenty to choose from to  suit your schedule, especially in the low and shoulder seasons.

2. Bullet trains only take about 3 hours, which is quite a short duration. If you have enough time and a limited budget, you can consider normal-speed trains. You can board a train in the morning and arrive in the afternoon, which is also very fast. You can also choose an overnight train to save a night’s hotel bill.

3. There are three types of normal-speed trains: Z, K, and T trains. Z trains are the fastest, T trains are a little slower, and K trains are the slowest.

4. In the peak season, it is easier to book a train that departs from Xi’an rather than one that passes through the station.

5. A flight takes about 1 hour and 35 minutes and the airfare is usually no more than 600 CNY. However, you have to consider the time it takes to get to and from the airport and the time needed to pass through the security check.

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